Off the painting desk today is the second Battle in my fledgling WotR project. This time, it is Henry Percy's Battle. Like William Stanley's Battle before it, this force musters in at 52 figures in three lines. Fifty-two figures is a lot for me to tackle in one tranche. The 24 archers seem to take forever. Figures are Perry Miniatures' 28mm plastics.
Remote gaming continues with great regularity but not all battles have generated their own battle report here. Some of the recent games without my full accounting are:
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| Knights of the Sky |
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| OHW WWI |
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| Ancient Sumeria |
To round out this update, I am working on a scenario for the continuing AWI battles using Rebels and Patriots as Matt and I fight our way through the war. Likely up next will be a recreation of a portion of the Battle for Long Island where Grant attacks Alexander (Lord Stirling) along the Gowanus Road. The Americans will once again be on the defense but, for the first time, the Gowanus Road action will see the Americans outnumbered in open battle. I envision Long Island battle being divided into three actions.
Super work on the WotR figures Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Mike!
DeleteGreat work on Northumberlands troops, I look forward to seeing Edward IV and his retinue.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Oli! Edward will be up for a parade in not too long (I hope!).
DeleteThe WotR troops looks very impressive, good stuff.
ReplyDeleteNicely done on the auctions too, always great to score decent wargames at discount prices and not feel dirty about it. LOL
Thank you, Dai!
DeleteI never feel dirty about scoring a good deal! Some of this haul were better deals than others...
Lovely looking unit Jonathan. The plastics take a while to assemble but those are really nice kits.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them, Peter! The plastics take a while to assembly but I somewhat enjoy the process.
DeleteThose WoR kits are excellent value and I love the variety of bits and options that they include. FYI the heads and arms can be stopped between kits. The light cavalry has some nice options.
DeleteThe kits are good value at about $20/box. I have been mixing up some of the pieces between the Bows/Bills, MAAs, and Mercenaries. All seem to be completely interchangeable. I tend to run out of bodies, though...
DeleteThey look very attractive, Jon. Is the entire grouping (Battle) a single unit for the rules you've been playing.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking about using Perry WotR figures for Burgundians, although I would likely use the metals.
Thank you, Peter!
DeleteYes, each Battle is a Basic Maneuver Unit in the rules and each of the three (or sometimes four) lines works in harmony with another. It is a very tactical and decision rich game.
Impressive WotR retinue, Jonathan! Nice looking gaming as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean!
DeleteSuperb Retinue
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLovely looking unit Jonathan!!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Michal!
DeleteThey look superb en masse and as individual bases too. Great find at the local auction house and look forward to seeing what you managed to find.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve! These plastic Perry’ figures are growing on me. Still not used to the difference in heft compared to metals.
DeleteThe recent game score added a number of very interesting titles to the wargame collection. A number of games I had never heard of before.
A great unit. 52 figures in one go...WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteThe results speak for themselves, but still...WOW!!!
Anthony, you are very kind!
DeleteGreat pictures on different periods...the WotR project looks awesome, splendid unit!
ReplyDeleteMerci! This is the second unit in the start to a modest project.
DeleteA fine array Sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil!
DeleteYes, the figures are great, but you are all missing the point of this post. Jon's WIFE Nancy saw wargames in an auction sale and RUSHED HOME TO TELL HIM. This evening I suggest everyone raises a glass to a caring and considerate woman.
ReplyDeleteA fair point and I'll decant the port in readiness for a toast once the sun has passed the yardarm so to speak! To be fair SWMBO does give the heads up now and then if she sees something of interest in the local shops:)
DeleteIn which case I will add her to the toast.
DeleteYes, this commitment to spousal support must not be neglected nor under-estimated. Nancy, was quite pleased to have stumbled upon this find and encouraged me to buy more and revisit often. She tried texting me several times unsuccessfully before driving home to whisk me away to The Promised Land.
DeleteNancy will enjoy reading your comments, Graham!
And reading your comments too, Steve!
DeleteWe are fortunate to have spousal support for our hobby,
Great looking Battle! I will join Graham in raising a toast to Nancy for her wargames reconnaissance!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks! A special thanks for your toast to Nancy for her quick action for the Wargaming cause.
DeleteDefinitely a keeper of a partner.
ReplyDeleteTo my mind being sold or given away is a much better end for old figures/games/books than the trash when circumstances change, living quarters are downsized or new inmates move in or many sadder options.
Great new figures btw.
Definitely!
DeleteGoing to the trash would be a very unfortunate end...
Glad you like the figures, Ross. Thank you!
Very nice Geordie unit Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThanks. George!
DeleteNot a Geordie. Henry Percy was a Tyke.
DeleteImpressive production (52 figures!)--with equally impressive results. Your auction anecdote hit home, only from the other side as I've been dealing with the reality that it's time to deal with my dormant hex and counter game collection.
ReplyDeleteThank you,Ed! Now, before you throw them out, let me know.
DeleteLovely array, having recently worked on similar figures …. I am hugely impressed by the head count of 52 moving across the painting table in one go.
ReplyDeleteI have rather come to enjoy the lack of heft per base that plastic offers and the collective lightness in the storage boxes.
Agree about the weight. My first choice for the last decade, I reckon, is 1/72 soft plastic. The figures are robust, and are very light weight. Means you can use light weight boxes and stack them high!
DeleteThanks, Norm! I have been appreciating your WotR Perry plastics work as well. The weight difference is something to which I must become accustomed. I have knocked over more than one stand with a simple brush of my sleeve. I like the weight of a box of lead figures. It lends a sense of stability, durability, and permanence. The downside is that I may be crushed if a tall stack of boxes topples over onto me.
DeleteIn our very first house we had a spare room / study which had semi free standing metal framed shelving with books and what I then had as a figure collection, mostly 25mm metal. I was working in there at the desk when I heard a creek, turned round and found they were peeling away from the wall. I caught one end, but the rest continued to twist and fall, depositing books, binders of Military Modelling and figures on me and the floor. Mrs T ran up stairs when she started to hear the thump of items falling on the floor, and helped me straighten them up and unload before it all came to pieces. She was heavily preganant at the time. Happy Days.
DeleteGood story with a happy ending, Graham! This is exactly the situation I envisioned if my stack of lead begins to topple. How many figures were damaged in this mishap?
DeleteIt was a long time ago. I was lucky. Most of the metal was on lower shelves, and slide gracefully to the floor. If there was serious damage it has been erased from my memory.
DeleteNice job on the WoTR figures. 52 is a lot by itself nevertheless in one unit. But it sure does look cool. 😀
ReplyDeleteNice to be in a position to be playing so many games that you can’t chronicle them.
I don’t know what an auction house is, like an garage sale? But still nice find and lucky to have the spouse to do your scouting for you.
Thanks, Stew! I have a more difficult time following all of the action in these multi-player, remote games. I can keep the narrative in mind more easily when the game is one on one. Lucky for us, Graham makes a good account of each game.
DeleteThink of an auction house as a consignment store. Before COVID, auctions were held to clear the goods. Now, the store is packed with consignment items for sale. Often,I think they buy estates and liquidate them.
Excellent work on the WOTR battle Jonathan. I think these sets are some of the best Perry plastics with so much variety and the ability to interchange some arms, heads and weapons between sets. I must consider doing some more of these.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark! I agree that these are first rate sets. I look forward to you building more.
DeleteGreat work, and the choice of colours works very well Jonathan. I think I'll always prefer metals as I don't think I'd have the patience to glue the plastic bits together, but the detail and variety of poses achievable is a definite plus for them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lawrence! I reckon I will remain a Metalhead too but this is a good distraction.
DeleteNot much left to say that hasnt already been said Jon - these figures look wonderful as always and your wife is obviously a treasure beyond value or whatever that quote is!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Keith! Nancy will be very pleased to see this support and encouragement!
DeleteA fantastic looking battle Jonathan! I haven't tried to work on more than 12 figures for a project in one go, so hat off for completing 52.
ReplyDeleteGood spot by your wife!
Cheers, Ross
Thank you, Ross! Another batch of 52 is working its way through the production line.
DeleteThat's a fine looking regiment Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks!
DeleteLovely Percy unit Johnathan. They were and are still quite a family notorious for treason and rebellion. Their base at Alnwick Castle is a sight to behold, commanding the entire area as witnessed in the Harry Potter films. Luckily I live in a Neville area who again still own a great deal of the area. The two families were deadly enemies and the cause of much trouble.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robbie! I appreciate the bit of local history. Perhaps a Neville should be on my Battle list soon.
DeleteA splendid unit Jonathan...
ReplyDelete52 figures at the same time is impressive... anything over twelve puts me into a cold sweat.
All the best. Aly
Thanks, Aly! This number is a bit much for me too.
DeleteYour footsoldiers are looking perfect. I can remember when I played with English infantry against French knights when I was a boy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andre! Were your toys 1/72 plastic?
DeleteExactly. These were the 1990s before the use of internet in depth. We had a "Kinderkaufhaus" in our small town (some years before all the important shops closed) with sets from Revell which came on the market during that decade.
DeleteSuperb, Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThose are beautiful Jon! I have though about tackling a similar project, but I doubt I can match those.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Not too late to start!
DeleteGreat looking unit Jon and a significant number , really three units painted at once ! Always a worry when others encourage you to buy more games. There will be pay back 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you, Matt! You make a good point on buying encouragements. I wonder if the other shoe will drop?
DeleteThe WotR stuff is really coming together - worth the effort I'd say. I'll nip over to WfG for the Sumeria report asap.
ReplyDeleteThe project has now two Battles which enough for a small game so that is a good milestone. Yes, do pop over to read Graham's Sumerian battle account.
DeleteFrom David at Not By Appointment who received an error when trying to post:
ReplyDeleteHi Jon,
Very impressive and beautiful WOTR figures; reminds me too that I must get my WOTR Paperboys done sometime soon and now lockdown is easing get out again to the WOTR battlefields that are spitting distance from where I'm sitting!
You do play an astonishingly diverse number of wargames...
All the best,
David.
David, sorry about the technical issue. Glad you persevered.
DeleteThank you for your kind comment on my WotR figures. I certainly have a wide variety and interesting mix of gaming periods.